Morning News Briefs: Friday, November 1st, 2019
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Local News
NC Court May Void Constitutional Changes Over Gerrymandering Concerns
The state Court of Appeals may invalidate changes to the state constitution voters approved last year.
Reflecting On The Greensboro Massacre 40 Years Later
This weekend during the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Greensboro Massacre, people will gather over a three-day conference to celebrate the lives of those lost through music, theatre, and dance. They'll also explore the root causes and community responses to right-wing violence — then and now.
Duke Energy Loses Second Appeal On Coal Ash Excavation Order
An administrative judge has upheld an order requiring Duke Energy to remove coal ash from sites around North Carolina. This is the second time the company has lost an appeal in the case.
State Bill Would Tax Vaping Products At The Same Rate As Cigarettes
Vaping products would be taxed the same as traditional cigarettes under an amendment to a state Senate bill.
Morning News Briefs: Thursday, October 31st, 2019
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National Test Shows North Carolina Reading Scores Dropped
The results of a national exam show student reading scores in North Carolina have dropped. This comes despite a $150-million investment in a state literacy program.
Former Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Barker Dies
Former Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Barker has died.
Barker served as sheriff from 1990 to 2002.
Morning News Briefs: Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
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